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I have owned a Canon G9 for a couple years. I dropped it back in May. Lens wouldn't retract. Did research - must get it fixed professionally. Instead of sending to CANON - I sent to Teleplan Digital Camera Repair (worthless hucksters) to save some money. STUPID! Horrible experience - just now received my camera back after them having it back and forth since June.
After the fixed the initial problem I noticed having some focusing problems. Almost every picture wasn't focusing correctly. Not a

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Just to rule out any owner error, put the camera on a tripod or firm surface and take a few test shots to check the focus. If the problem still exists, then you have a decision to make...deal with the same guys or send the camera to Canon and have it fixed correctly.(Don't listen to others...I've never had a problem with Canon repairs). You also have to factor in how much this will cost + how much you've already paid vs. the value of the camera.

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